affirmative action |
a policy to make sure certain groups of people are given a fair chance for jobs and education. In particular, this policy is for minority groups and women who were not given these opportunities in the past. Regulations made by the U.S. government support affirmative action. |
ageism |
the act of having a bad opinion of, or not treating in a fair way, a person or group of people based on age. This kind of discrimination is often against older people. |
badmouth |
(informal) to speak of in a way that is not kind or fair. |
below the belt |
not fair. |
bias |
an opinion or liking that does not let one be fair; prejudice. [1/3 definitions] |
bumper car |
one of a number of miniature electric cars that are part of an amusement at a fair or carnival. People ride in the cars and try to bump into other cars or escape from being bumped. The cars are designed to be safe and enjoyable for the riders. |
carnival |
a fair that travels from place to place and offers rides, games, and shows. |
civil rights |
in the United States, certain rights, such as the right to vote, own property, and have a fair trial. These rights are guaranteed by the Constitution and Acts of Congress. [1/2 definitions] |
clean |
fair. [1/6 definitions] |
duty |
something that a person should do because it is right or fair; responsibility. [1/4 definitions] |
excessive |
more than is needed or considered fair; not reasonable. |
fair2 |
a gathering at which farm animals and farm produce are shown and judged. A fair is usually held over several days and includes games and amusements. [1/2 definitions] |
foul |
very bad; not fair; evil. [3/11 definitions] |
foul line |
either of the lines on a baseball field drawn from home plate through first and third bases to the outfield. Foul lines mark the area within which fair play takes place. [1/2 definitions] |
hog |
to take more of than is fair; to take too much of. [1/4 definitions] |
honest |
earned in a fair way. [1/4 definitions] |
impartial |
not favoring one more than another; not prejudiced; fair. |
just |
fair and honest. [2/7 definitions] |
justice |
the upholding of what is fair, just, and right. [1/4 definitions] |
milk |
to drain of energy, information, or money in a way that is not fair. [1/5 definitions] |
moral |
following rules of right or fair behavior. [1/4 definitions] |